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Press Releases
Burgess Statement on State of the Union Address January 24, 2012 -Burgess Statement on State of the Union Address “America is still at a crossroads and after three years of the Obama administration, people are still waiting for results.” Washington, D.C. – In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Vice Chair of the House Ene... More Burgess Releases 2011 Year End Annual Report January 9, 2012 -Burgess Releases 2011 Year End Annual Report “It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2011.” Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Burgess released his 2011 Year End Annual Report. The report showcases his 2011 legislative work and... More Click here for more Press Releases
Burgess in the News
Dr. Burgess on Fox Business News: The Keystone Pipeline February 7, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business' Power and Money with David Asman to discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline. You can watch the video below. More We can’t afford to let new regulations strangle scientific breakthroughs from genetic testing February 7, 2012 - We can’t afford to let new regulations strangle scientific breakthroughs from genetic testing By Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) 02/07/12 06:45 PM ET Healthcare policy and the economic health and future of our nation are inextricably linked. We can no longer afford to make de... More Click here for more Burgess in the News
Weekly Video Addresses
Weekly Video Address - Preparing for the Supreme Court's Ruling on Health Care February 10, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on how Congress is preparing for the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Weekly Video Address - We're Still Not There, Yet February 3, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the unemployment numbers that were released earlier this morning and reasons why the unemployment rate has not seen a substantial decline under the Obama administration. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Click here for more Weekly Video Addresses
Floor Statements
Dr. Burgess on the Floor: Celebrating the Life of President Ronald Reagan February 6, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor on what would be President Reagan's 101th birthday. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess on the Floor: Health Care Reform Beyond the Affordable Care Act January 31, 2012 - Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor about the Congressional Health Care Caucus' first event of 2012. The Health Care Caucus will hold briefings throughout the year about the road to the Supreme Court, as well as discuss future health care policy which will be determined by the Supreme Court's decision. You can watch the v... More Click here for more Floor Statements
Committee Statements
Dr. Burgess at Committee: The Solyndra Failure - Views from DOE Secretary Chu November 17, 2011 -On November 17, Secretary Chu will appear before the Energy and Commerce Committee. You can click on the image below to read Dr. Burgess' opening remarks. More Dr. Burgess at Committee: Questioning Secretary Chu about Solyndra November 17, 2011 -Dr. Burgess questions Secretary Chu at the Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing - "The Solyndra Failure: Views from DOE Secretary Chu." You can watch both videos below. Round One Round Two More Click here for more Committee Statements
Blog
1,000 Days Without a Budget January 24, 2012 -Today marks the 1,000th day since Senate Democrats passed a budget for the federal government. The last time they passed a budget, you had never heard of the iPad, General Motors had never declared bankruptcy, you had never heard of the Swine flu, and the national debt was $4 trillion smaller than it is today. While families str... More State of President Obama's Promise January 24, 2012 -During the 2011 State of the Union, President Obama announced his support for medical liability reform. Energy and Commerce members immediately reached out to the president to pledge their intent to work together. More Click here for more Blog Posts
Letters from Dr. Burgess
Letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health and Human Services February 5, 2012 -On February 5, 2012 Congressman Burgess, along with 153 Members of Congress, sent a letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health and Human Services. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below. More Letter to Secretary Hillary Clinton, Department of State January 11, 2012 -On January 11, 2012 Congressman Burgess sent a letter to Secretary Hillary Clinton, Department of State. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below. More Click here for more Letters from Dr. Burgess |